Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (7,959 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (4,053 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (1,717 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (1,106 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.70 (2,168 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.71 (1,710 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (3,840 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.05 (1,868 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (1,218 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (1,294 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (9,293 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.61 (741 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (939 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,433 (1,122,412 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,435 (661,765 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $277 (127,751 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,325 (611,396 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $895 (413,005 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (69,684 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (23,222 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (130,884 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (104,059 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (3,730 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (5,401 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (25,749 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (22,639 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (42,403 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (61,575 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,015 (13,844,627 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (580 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (15,510 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 153% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (3,664 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 858% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (11,040 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 578% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $49 (22,736 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (5,298 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (1,516 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (3,405 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (1,647 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.36 (1,548 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (10,476 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 519% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (21,095 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (8,498 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (27,085 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (34,451 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (5,919 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.53 (2,089 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.65 (1,683 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,176 (542,340 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (26,640 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (5,286 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 919% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 975 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria
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